Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate and has a colour ranging from dark blue, through turquoise to green. Its hardness can vary from 2 (very soft) to 7 if it has quartz or opal present to make it harder. It is often found with malachite and azurite. Chrysocolla is associated with the throat chakra and also the heart & root. It is a stone of communicating true expression of one’s inner wisdom, and wearing it near the throat can help with profound speech. It encourages us